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February 18th, 1986
On this day in 1986, Alvin Robertson of the San Antonio Spurs, a four-time NBA All-Star, registered the second quadruple-double in league history. The multi-dimensional Robertson compiled 20 points, 11 rebounds, 10 assists and 10 steals in a game against the ...
February 17th, 1924
On this day in 1924, swimmer Johnny Weissmuller set a world record in the 100-yard freestyle, covering the distance in a time of 57.4 seconds in Miami, Florida. Weissmuller would go on to greater fame playing Tarzan in several movies.
February 16th, 1980
On this day in 1980, American Eric Heiden skated the 5K distance in 7:02.29 to set an Olympic Record.
February 15th, 1978
On this day in 1978, Leon Spinks beat Muhammad Ali in 15 rounds to claim the heavyweight boxing title. Unfortunately for Spinks, Ali would win it back in September.
(Not) Geniuses
On February 14th, 1957, the Georgia Senate unanimously approved Senator Leon Butts' bill barring blacks from playing baseball with whites. Sigh.
February 12, 1994
It was on this day in 1994 that the Winter and Summer Olympic Games were not played in the same year. In the 17th Winter Olympic Games in Lillehammer, Norway, the Norwegians took home the most medals with a total of 26 (10 gold, 11 silver, 5 bronze) while ...
Winter Olympics
Daniel Tosh: I assume the only reason we have them is so that white people feel relevant in sports. Because other than that the only thing the winter Olympics show me is which country has more rich white kids. What's it cost to go skiing -- $900 a day? I can't ...
February 11, 1992
On this day in 1992, Michael Johnson of the United States set the indoor world record 400m with a time of 44.97 seconds.
No Spitters
On this day in 1920, major league baseball outlawed all pitches involving tampering with ball.
First College Roundball Game
On this day in 1895, the first college basketball game was played as Minnesota State School of Agriculture defeated the Porkers of Hamline College, 9-3.
Infield Mates
On this day in 1982 the L.A. Dodgers traded Davey Lopes to the Oakland A's, breaking up the longest-playing infield ever (Cey-Russell-Lopes-Garvey).
High Ceiling
On February 7th, 1942,Cornelius Warmerdam made the first indoor jump over 15' in the Pole Vault by clearing 15' 3/8".
Long Drive
On this day in 1971, Alan Shepard hit the highest golf drive ever by spanking one on the surface of the moon.
Priceless
On this day in 1991, radio voice Howard Stern kissed New York Giant Leonard Marshall's ass over a bet Stern lost claiming the Giants would lose the Super Bowl.
First Winter Games Totals
It was on this day in 1924 that the first ever Winter Olympic Games in Chamonix, France ended. Norway would finish on top of the medal standings with a total of 17 (4 gold, 7 silver, 6 bronze). They were followed by Finland’s 11 (4 gold, 4 silver, 3 bronze). ...
Double Hat Trick
On this day in 1944, Syd Howe of the Detroit Red Wings scored six goals in a 12-6 win over the New York Rangers.
National League
On February 2nd, 1876, baseball's National League forms with teams in Boston, Chicago, Cincinnati, Hartford, Louisville, New York, Philadelphia, and St Louis.
February 1, 2009
On this day in 2009, the Pittsburgh Steelers won their sixth Super Bowl in franchise history after beating the Arizona Cardinals, 27-23. WR Santonio Holmes was named the MVP.
Elway's Last Stand
On January 31, 1999, John Elway of the Broncos threw for 336 yards in his team's 34-19 victory over the Atlanta Falcons. The game was his last game as NFL player. Elway went out a champion, a feat few NFL players can ascribe to.
January 30, 1994
On this day in 1994, Dan Jansen of the U.S. set a speed skating record in the 500 meter race at the World Championships. Jansen participated in four different Olympics in his career. This record of 35.76 seconds was set in Canada and was one of several times ...
A Long Game
On January 29, 1980, the Cleveland Cavaliers and Los Angeles Lakers went back-and-forth contest that neither club wanted to lose. Seven Lakers scored in double figures led by Kareem Abdul-Jabbar's 42 points. Four Cavaliers had more than 30 points. The game ...
January 28, 1959
On this day in 1959, the Green Bay Packers hired Vince Lombardi as their new head coach. Lombardi was an assistant with the New York Giants when he left to take over the 1-10-1 Packers. He led the Packers to a 7-5 record in his first season and a runner-up ...
No Way the Bills Win
Super Bowl XXV was contested January 27, 1991 and the Buffalo Bills lost their best chance to win the big game when Scott Norwood missed a 47-yard field goal with just four seconds left. This marked the first of four losses in a row in the NFL's title game ...
Super Bowl Shuffle
On January 26, 1986, the Chicago Bears defeated the New England Patriots 46-10 to win Super Bowl XX. The win capped a season that saw the Bears lose just one game. It was also the only Super Bowl win for the old franchise and famously spawned the Super Bowl ...
First Winter Olympics
The first Winter Olympics started January 25, 1924, the Alpine village of Chamonix, France, hosted the first winter version of the Olympics. A total of 258 athletes from sixteen countries participated in the first Winter Olympics. Only two were from outside ...